Baghdad, Iraq – The media office of outgoing Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Monday a broad package of organizational and austerity measures within the office. These measures included dismissing a number of advisors and experts, as part of the caretaker government’s policy of reducing expenses.
88% completion rate… Goodbye to consultants
The official statement indicated that these steps, taken in accordance with the directives of the Prime Minister, included mergers and restructuring. These steps resulted in the termination of contracts for a group of consultants and experts previously tasked with managing and monitoring vital files within the government program. The statement explained that this measure was taken after the overall completion rate for these files reached 88%, meaning there was no longer a technical need to continue their contracts. The statement expressed appreciation for the efforts made by these experts during their tenure, as well as the efforts of all employees in government institutions.
Comprehensive “rationalization” plan
The measures were not limited to human resources but extended to financial aspects as well. The statement indicated that a series of austerity steps were taken to reduce expenditures across most of the Prime Minister’s Office’s operational budget. These steps also aimed to maximize the use of available resources to minimize financial waste.
Strict guidelines for institutions
According to the statement, Al-Sudani stressed the need for all government institutions to adhere to the Cabinet’s decisions regarding austerity measures. He emphasized that the current phase requires strict fiscal discipline and a clear rationalization of public spending to serve the national interest. Observers believe this step comes in light of the absence of a general budget for 2026 and the adoption of a limited spending system (1/12). This situation compels the Prime Minister’s office to present a model of austerity starting from the top of the executive branch.
